Jim Farah

Jim is a co-founder of the Farah Goodwin Team at Compass. He hails from the Lone Star State, but he's been a die-hard New Yorker forever, and has had a 20-year career in Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate. Jim received his BA from Stanford and then his MBA from Wharton and went on to serve as president of his family apparel business, Farah, Inc., a publicly traded company started by his grandfather. At Farah, Jim gained valuable C-suite experience that set him apart from other brokers when he began his real estate career. He found it came naturally to him to identify great investments and to provide finely tuned marketing strategies. Although he is proud to have sold hundreds of millions in in property value over the years, his favorite sign of success is his loyal clientele. People keep coming back to him every time they move. When a recent buyer said “Thank you for being more patient with me than I was with you,” it meant the world to Jim. He puts his heart and soul into providing a snag-free process that feels like a walk in Central Park.

Always generous with his time, Jim has done a lot of volunteer work for organizations including Rotary, YMCA, and United Way, and has served on several university boards and councils.

TESTIMONIALS

“Dear Jim, Thank You… your professionalism and calm demeanor made this sale seem like a spa treatment. You possess the special gift of tranquility, which I’m certain is contagious and was responsible for a smooth sale” - Anthony, Seller

“Jim coached me through the steps of buying an apartment, talked me through my anxiety, and was consistently helpful, knowledgeable, and pleasant. His knowledge allowed him to translate my sometimes obscure thoughts into the perfect apartment for me!” - Jessica, Buyer

“Jim treated us and the apartment like it was as important as a multi-million dollar loft. We sold our apartment for a record per square foot thanks to Jim’s efforts. I recommend him to everyone I meet looking to sell an apartment.” - William, Seller

“Jim met all our expectations…not only is he the consummate professional, but…he was completely honest, helpful, and supportive right up to the day of the closing.” - Buyer

“I am abundantly grateful and delighted…and quite wistful as well. But—for all that relates to YOU—thank you. Your work, timing, patience, and “business athlete” power are all outstanding! With more thanks than word…” - Seller

“Jim found us a full-asking-price offer within two weeks of our listing with him. He was with us during each step of the process to get the buyer approved in our small co-op building. We would definitely use him again if we were looking for another property in New York.” - Seller